Gov. Bill Lee surveyed hurricane-damaged I-40 in Cocke County, with plans to partially reopen it. The US DoT provided funds for repairs, while long-term restoration and interstate connectivity remain challenges.

A Knoxville man was sentenced for a DUI conviction involving meth after a 2022 crash where he appeared disoriented and had meth and needles in his vehicle.

ORNL researchers are working on advanced manufacturing, particularly PM-HIP, to support the U.S. clean energy sector and domestic metal parts production.

A Knoxville standoff ended with the arrest of Russell Kline, charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The children initially reported inside were released unharmed.

Justin West from ORNL has been honored with the SME 30 Under 30 award for his impactful work in advanced machining, particularly on the Concrete Base Machine project.

Knoxville residents can expect a week of sunny and mild weather with daytime highs in the mid-70s and clear nights with temperatures around 50 degrees.

TDEC announces a mobile hazardous waste collection on Oct. 12 in Cumberland and Grundy counties, Tennessee, encouraging residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory team developed a nanoscale technique to enhance materials for advanced memory storage and neuromorphic computing by manipulating atomic orientations in ferroelectrics.

A Knoxville firefighter was injured during a house fire response, with the fire causing moderate damage to the home. The residents and their pet were unharmed; the fire's cause is under investigation.

TDOT announces the partial reopening of I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina border with single-lane traffic expected in the coming weeks after Hurricane Helene damage.

A Knoxville man was sentenced to 3 years for aggravated assault and domestic assault. He also attempted to convince the victim not to report the crime and later blamed her for the injuries.

Knoxville experiences morning fog with a comfortable 63°F, expected to clear for a sunny 78°F day. The NWS forecasts continued sunny weather with mild temperatures through the week.

Remains found in Knoxville identified as Cody S. Wilhite, a man missing since 2020; identification made using forensic techniques and by cross-referencing with NamUs.